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TXT Conversion

Use the TXT Conversion wizard to convert *.txt files from SDL Workbench or WinAlign to *.tmw format, so that they can then be upgraded to Trados Studio translation memory (TM) format (*.sdltm). You can also change the default location where the *.tmw files are stored.

Prerequisite

: To enable support for TXT and other legacy files in Trados Studio 2021 and later, first install the Trados Compatibility and Migration Power Pack app from the RWS AppStore.

This free app adds the Upgrade Translation Memories option on the ribbon which enables Trados Studio 2021 and later to display the TXT Conversion wizard.

For information on installing apps , see Install and manage AppStore plug-ins.

More Help resources

In the TXT Conversion window, select Open in the Select Input Translation Memories dialog, after selecting exported *.txt files from Workbench or WinAlign.

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Location

The location defaults to the location from which you selected the *.txt files. To change this location, select Browse.

For more detailed information on upgrading from SDL Trados 2007 and SDLX 2007 to the Trados Studio 2024 translation TM format, see the Trados Studio 2024 Migration Guide.

For more detailed information on upgrading from SDL TM Server 2009 to SDL TM Server 2020 SR2 server-based translation memory format, see the Trados GroupShare 2020 SR1 Installation Guide.